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Just want to add that even if you get disqualified initially, it's not necessarily permanent. If you can show that you've addressed whatever led to your termination, you might qualify for benefits from a future job. Don't let one bad experience define your whole unemployment experience.
That's good to know for the future. Hopefully it won't come to that but it's reassuring.
Right, and most disqualifications are temporary anyway. Usually just a few weeks penalty rather than a permanent ban.
Update us on how it goes! I'm sure others in similar situations would benefit from hearing about your experience with the process.
Will do! Starting my application now and I'll post an update once I hear back from them.
Yes please update! I'm in a similar situation and would love to know how it turns out.
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You also need to be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S. They'll verify your work authorization as part of the eligibility process.
Good point. I assume they check that against Social Security records or something.
If you have any questions about whether your specific situation qualifies, it's worth calling Washington ESD or using one of those callback services. Better to know upfront than file and get denied later.
Agreed. I wasted weeks thinking I qualified when I actually didn't meet the earnings requirement. Would have saved time knowing that earlier.
Thanks everyone, this has been really helpful. I think I meet the requirements but I'll double-check my earnings first.
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Random question but does military service count toward your base period? My husband is getting out next month and wondering about benefits.
Military service might qualify for Unemployment Compensation for Ex-servicemembers (UCX). It's similar to regular UI but has different rules.
I'll look into that, thanks for the info!
Final thought - don't stress too much about the exact benefit amount before you apply. Washington ESD will calculate it for you and send a determination letter explaining everything. Focus on gathering your employment history and filing promptly.
You're right, I think I've been overthinking this. Going to file my claim this weekend. Thanks everyone for all the helpful info!
Good luck with your claim! Hope it goes smoothly.
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The weekly claim filing is actually pretty quick once you get the hang of it. Most weeks it only takes a few minutes unless you had unusual income or work situations to report.
That's reassuring. I was worried it would be complicated every week.
Nah, it's mostly the same questions every week. Gets routine pretty fast.
Don't stress too much about the exact timing as long as you file sometime between Sunday and Saturday for the previous week. The important thing is not to miss filing completely.
Thanks everyone for all the help! I feel much more confident about filing my weekly claims now.
Good luck with your claim! The weekly filing gets easier once you establish a routine.
Ayla Kumar
Don't stress too much about the process. Being laid off is pretty straightforward compared to other separation reasons. You should be fine as long as you worked enough hours and earned enough wages in your base period.
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Lena Schultz
•Thanks for the reassurance. I worked full-time for 2 years so hopefully that's enough.
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Ayla Kumar
•Two years of full-time work should definitely meet the requirements. You'll be good to go.
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Lorenzo McCormick
One last tip - keep a record of everything. Screenshots of your online filings, confirmation numbers, any correspondence with Washington ESD. If there are ever any issues, having documentation makes resolving them much easier.
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Lena Schultz
•Great advice, I'll make sure to do that from the beginning.
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Carmella Popescu
•This is so important! I wish someone had told me this when I first filed. Would have saved me a lot of headaches later.
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